Look Toward The Light
"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned."
-- Isaiah 9:2
The skies turned dark yesterday afternoon. Rolling clouds moved across, bringing much needed rain to an area scorched with drought. I was grateful for the soaking though a part of me always watches the sky for signs of a storm. I asked God for protection even as the cooling rain fell down.
That's the thing about storms. They can bring much needed rain -- insights into a life that maybe has gotten a little off track. Storms bring us closer to God as we seek the shelter of His protection. At least, I hope it's that way. Some people use storms as an excuse to venture further from God. They go it alone. They become bitter and angry and have no hope. How sad.
Of course, some storms are all about Satan. Those storms remind us that we live in a fallen world where people often make the wrong choices and face disastrous results. But God is in those storms too. Like Peter when he left the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus, we can survive so long as our focus remains on the One who gave His life for us. It's when we look away that the waves threaten to drown us. Life can be overwhelming when we don't remember that we have an anchor in every storm.
The sun is shining brightly now. It's healing light will help the water nurture and grow the plants and our souls. Because God is the light in every storm. We may not see it in the darkest night but it's there just the same. And as the clouds fade away, as we cling to the hope that is Jesus, the light slowly appears. Brighter and brighter it shines, surrounding us with wonder and a renewed spirit.
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